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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,187.28, 62,357.36 and 26,323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,187.28, 62,357.36 and 26,323.19 is: 36,325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,187.28 : 62,357.36 = 26,323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,187.28/62,357.36 = 26,323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,187.28x = 62,357.36 × 26,323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,187.28x = 1,641,444,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,444,635.18/45,187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,325.37

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